Health

More than one in two people with illness or disabilities who took the government to court after losing out on benefits went on to win their case.

Scotland’s tap water has become the first in the world to gain international approval for keeping teeth healthy.

A charity is urging people to consider volunteering to support older veterans whose lives have been distressed by hearing loss or tinnitus.

A leading mental health charity has reacted to “worrying” findings in a report showing an increase in the use of compulsory treatment.

People are being encouraged to learn the symptoms of leukaemia during Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) which takes place throughout September.

Air Ambulance charities are aiming to raise awareness and much-needed funds during National Air Ambulance Week (NAAW), September 9 to 15.

Thousands of children in Scotland could be at risk of having a life-threatening asthma attack as they return to school after the summer holidays.

The number of men being tested for bowel cancer is at its highest ever level in Scotland.

Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been implemented effectively, with complaince high amongst licensed premises across Scotland.

Police have revealed that revellers misusing a Galloway hills bothy led to a group of bona fide walkers having to be rescued by the emergency services.

Police Scotland and its partners are aiming to tackle antisocial behaviour across Dumfries and Galloway this summer with a new programme of community engagement.

Scotland already has the highest number of people on the organ donor register in the UK.

The courage of a Wigtown six year-old lad in fighting off cancer is being used to promote a charity event aimed at helping others to survive the dreaded disease.

They say that growing up is hard to do but imagine how much harder it is for those who already feel different.

A scheme aimed at protecting older drivers and ensuring they are fit to continue driving has launched in Wigtownshire.